HB 5525 Illinois House · 103rd Regular Session

HUMAN RIGHTS ACT-REAL ESTATE

Summary
Amends the Illinois Human Rights Act. Provides that State policy is that access to housing is a fundamental human right in preventing discrimination based on familial status or source of income in real estate transactions. Defines "source of income". Provides that this definition prohibits a person engaged in a real estate transaction from requiring a credit check before approving another person in the process of renting real property or requiring a move-in fee in lieu of a security deposit or in addition to a security deposit.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
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Governor
Introduced Feb 9, 2024 Last action Apr 5, 2024
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Apr 5, 2024
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Mar 5, 2024
Committee
Assigned to Housing
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Feb 9, 2024
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Lilian Jiménez
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